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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.60, 3,063.68 and 1,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.60, 3,063.68 and 1,867.52 is: 2,802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.60 : 3,063.68 = 1,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.60/3,063.68 = 1,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.60x = 3,063.68 × 1,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.60x = 5,721,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,483.67/2,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.45

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